The Country School is a specialized co-ed school in San Marcos, CA, providing small-scale, emotionally responsive education for grades 6-12.
The Country School is a specialized co-ed school in San Marcos, CA, serving students in grades 6-12. The school focuses on creating an environment that is both academically challenging and deeply responsive to the social and emotional needs of growing children. By prioritizing close relationships between students and teachers, the school provides a supportive atmosphere where students with unique learning profiles can thrive.
With a very small enrollment of just 21 students and an average class size of 12, the school offers a highly personalized educational experience. The curriculum and school initiatives are specifically designed to strengthen student-teacher interactions, ensuring that each student's individual gifts are nurtured within a community built on mutual respect and cooperation between home and school.
The Country School is a nonsectarian institution with a rolling admissions process. While the school maintains a selective acceptance rate of 25%, its small-scale, family-like setting is ideal for students who require a more intimate and emotionally supportive learning environment. Annual tuition is approximately $39,650.
| School Type | Special Education School |
| Year Founded | 1955 |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $39,650 |
| Total Students | 21 |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 |
| Average Class Size | 12 |
| Grades Offered | 6-12 |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Acceptance Rate | 25 |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| Percent of Students of Color | 19 |
| School Memberships | Other school association(s) |
| Religious Affiliations | Nonsectarian |